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HSBC buy-back reaches $827.1M, 40.2M shares

HSBC continues its August 2026 share buy-back, canceling more shares and updating total voting rights.

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports further progress on its share buy-back announced on August 5, 2026, by purchasing for cancellation 10,000 ordinary shares on UK venues and 580,000 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 21, 2026.

Since the buy-back commenced, HSBC has repurchased 40,198,897 ordinary shares for approximately US$827.1 million. Following cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues, the issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,146,189,100 shares, with cancellation of the Hong Kong repurchases to be announced separately.

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The repurchases are being cancelled rather than held in treasury: UK-venue purchases have already reduced the voting denominator, while the 580,000 Hong Kong shares remain pending cancellation and do not yet change it.

Shares repurchased on UK venues 10,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on September 21, 2026
Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 580,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on September 21, 2026
Total shares repurchased since August 5, 2026 40,198,897 shares Cumulative ordinary shares bought back under the August 2026 programme
Total consideration for buy-back US$827.1 million Approximate total paid for shares repurchased since August 5, 2026
UK volume weighted average price £15.3842 per share UK venue repurchases on September 21, 2026
Hong Kong volume weighted average price HK$160.7608 per share Hong Kong Stock Exchange repurchases on September 21, 2026
Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,146,189,100 shares After cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues
total voting rights financial
"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,146,189,100"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
on-market share buy-back regulatory
"which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes"
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.

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What did HSBC (HSBC) announce regarding its share buy-back on September 21, 2026?

HSBC announced it purchased for cancellation 10,000 ordinary shares on UK venues and 580,000 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 21, 2026, as part of the share buy-back that began on August 5, 2026.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been repurchased in total under the August 2026 buy-back?

Since the August 5, 2026 buy-back began, HSBC has repurchased 40,198,897 ordinary shares for approximate total consideration of US$827.1 million, according to the disclosure.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) current issued share capital and total voting rights after the latest UK share cancellations?

After cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,146,189,100 ordinary shares. This figure excludes shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange whose cancellation is still pending.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares bought back on UK venues on September 21, 2026?

For UK venue purchases on September 21, 2026, HSBC paid a highest price of £15.4640 per share, a lowest price of £15.3120, and a volume weighted average price of £15.3842 per ordinary share.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 21, 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC repurchased shares on September 21, 2026 at a highest price of HK$161.6000, a lowest price of HK$159.9000, and a volume weighted average price of HK$160.7608 per ordinary share.

Are any HSBC (HSBC) ordinary shares held in treasury after the reported buy-backs?

No. HSBC states there are no ordinary shares held in treasury. The total voting rights figure of 17,146,189,100 represents the entire issued ordinary share capital after cancellation of the UK venue repurchases.

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FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
For the month of September
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).
 
Form 20-F X Form 40-F  
 
 
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
 
HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC” or the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC ("BNP Paribas") as part of its buy-back announced on 5 August 2026.
 
Date of announcement:
21 September 2026
 
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
21 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
10,000
Highest price paid per share:
£15.4640
Lowest price paid per share:
£15.3120
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£15.3842
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
21 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
580,000
Highest price paid per share:
HK$161.6000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$159.9000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$160.7608
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
40,198,897
US$827.1
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*
17,146,189,100
 
All repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the BXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues") are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions (as such term is defined in the rules of the London Stock Exchange) and as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.
 
All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Hong Kong Stock Exchange") are "off market" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 but are transactions which occur "on Exchange" for the purposes of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes of the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6539V_1-2026-9-21.pdf
 
*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, following the cancellation of the shares referred to above which have been repurchased today on the UK Venues. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. This total voting rights figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
Cancellation of the shares repurchased today on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer than those repurchased on the UK Venues and a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled.
 
 
This announcement will also be available on HSBC's website at www.hsbc.com/sea
 
Enquiries to:
 
 
Lee Davis
Group Governance
shareholderquestions@hsbc.com
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
 
 
By:
 
Name: Angela McEntee
 
Title: Group Company Secretary
 
 
 
Date: 21 September 2026

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